Saturday, August 8, 2015

Just finished a patriotic sampler

About 10% of my 300+ patterns are antique reproductions. I saw this antique motto on ebay but the condition was poor to fair.....so from that small photo I re-did the pattern and stitched this motto for me. Harder than a lot of the mottoes that I do simply due to the length of the long satin stitches around the letters and for the long stitches of the golden rays. They were placed carefully after I had stitched everything else in the motto. I am not going to offer this motto in kits simply because the pattern transfer was difficult, time consuming and the stitching would be hard for a lot of stitchers.
This will simply hang on my wall by my American flag and be proudly displayed. It is difficult to see the golden rays that arch across the whole top of the motto.
           Free and Independent by the grace of God
I just got a new camera and this is the first picture I have taken with it. I can't believe how many settings and adjustments are on these cameras and it will take me a while to get used to it.

I just wanted you to see what kept me busy for several days. I am still having trouble with this knee after the injury so I am sitting a lot to say the least. I will need the knee replacement farther down the road but it looks like I might need the ankle replacement before the knee. Favor a bad knee and put all your weight on your bad ankle for 3 months = joint replacement from this arthritis. I hope and pray it is a ways down the road! I am quickly wearing out! lol    Two bad shoulders, bad hips, one knee and one ankle. How about a body replacement???? Sounds good to me....sign me up!
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.
Nancy
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38 comments:

  1. AriadneAugust 8, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    What an amazing piece!AriadnefromGreece!

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    1. NancyAugust 8, 2015 at 2:01 PM

      Thanks Ariadne! It was a fun stitch to do.

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  2. DebbyeAugust 8, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Nancy, what a wonderful piece. More importantly, I'm so sorry to hear about your knee and ankle travails. I can so easily empathize with you. I had a knee replacement a year ago (total success) but I need to have the other one replaced. Sadly, the ankle supporting the bad knee is also in terrible shape. As I say, I commiserate with you! I hope it all goes well for you.

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    1. NancyAugust 8, 2015 at 2:31 PM

      Thank you and I am so sorry to hear of your joint problems too....old ain't for sissies, that's for sure. I am quickly finding this out!

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  3. She Seeketh WoolAugust 8, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Nancy, when you click on your picture it enlarges so that I can see everything. It is breath taking! Good job. Love the satin stitching, it's so perfect!!

    Cindy

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    1. NancyAugust 8, 2015 at 4:52 PM

      Thank you Cindy. It was a lot of work but worth it in the end.

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  4. FlickenstichlerinAugust 8, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Dear Nancy,
    wonderful design, you are so talented. This one is a beauty and celebrates the United States.
    Hope you are feeling better soon, and the pain goes away.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  5. KatyaAugust 8, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    What a beautiful project! Amazing!
    I do hope you feel better soon... Body replacement? Not a bad idea!

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  6. KätheAugust 9, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Liebe Nancy,
    was für ein wunderschönes Projekt ! Und so schön fotografiert.
    Ich hoffe, dass es mit dem Knie bald besser wird und Du an Deinem Geburtstag ein kleines Tänzchen wagen kannst, aber wenn schon nicht tanzen, dann hoffentlich keine Schmerzen.
    Liebe Grüße
    Käthe

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    1. NancyAugust 9, 2015 at 4:54 AM

      I will try to dance on my birthday but no promises!

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  7. VickieAugust 9, 2015 at 3:55 AM

    Oh Nancy! What a beauty. This is just stunning. Good for you!
    I am praying your pain eases.

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  8. JacquelineAugust 9, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    It is stunning. Did you really mean you did all this stitching in a few DAYS?

    You and your health issues are in my thoughts and prayers.

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    1. NancyAugust 9, 2015 at 4:57 AM

      Thank you. Yes, I can usually stitch the 8x21" mottoes in 8-12 hours on the perforated paper. That is why people love stitching the mottoes. No counting, just fill in between the lines. Piece of cake!

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  9. Joyce Clark FrankAugust 9, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    beautiful

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  10. Kelly aka STITCHNMOMMAAugust 9, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Absolutely beautiful work! Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us. :)

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    1. NancyAugust 9, 2015 at 7:57 AM

      Thank you for the compliment. The perforated paper mottoes do not have the very fine detail of regular samplers but I still enjoy them....obviously as they are in many rooms of my house! lol

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  11. Needled MomAugust 9, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    That is really beautiful and is such a nice saying. It's no fun when the parts start breaking down. If only we could get a new body!!! I know I would treat the new one better if I had a second chance. ;-)

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    1. NancyAugust 11, 2015 at 8:03 AM

      Boy do I agree with that! Too much hard work really wears out the body.......I think I will wish for a new one on my birthday! And treat it better.....

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  12. laceystitcherAugust 9, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    The new motto is absolutely gorgeous; I am in awe of all that you do! I sympathize with you on your health issues as I have some too, but I commend you for persevering and pushing through. You inspire all of us not to just sit down and have a "pity" party. Thank you, and happy stitching........................

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  13. NancyAugust 9, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Thank you very much. A pity party? Never dreamed of it. My personal motto is "It's not over 'till I win"! Yes I have that one stitched! lol

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  14. StitchinByTheLakeAugust 9, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I am totally in love with this piece! It is wonderful...in so many ways. blessings, marlene

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  15. NancyAugust 9, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Thanks so much Marlene.

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  16. NancyAugust 9, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks Rita!

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  17. Pam in ILAugust 9, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    I love your patriotic sampler! Sorry to hear you're still having problems with the knee and now the ankle too. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  18. Robin in VirginiaAugust 9, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    Nancy, your patriotic motto is gorgeous! Enjoy the rest of your day!

    Robin in Virginia

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  19. UnknownAugust 9, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Nancy, your piece is outstanding! I love it! Sorry to hear about your knee and ankle. I hope you feel better soon! I really love your work and you are an inspiration to me. Take care!
    Susy

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  20. Pam KoontzAugust 10, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    It's beautiful Nancy!!! I'm sorry your knee and ankle are giving you so much trouble. Hopefully that won't affect your stitching too much!

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  21. MaggeeAugust 11, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Wow--what a really lovely project! That was a lot of satin stitching for sure! Enjoy it in your home! And be well!

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    1. NancyAugust 11, 2015 at 8:06 AM

      Thanks Maggee....loved stitching it and now love looking at it up on the wall. My sons frame really sets it off.

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  22. BeaAugust 11, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    That is an amazing piece - beautifully stitched.

    I'm so sorry to hear of your joint problems and hope something can get sorted out quickly.

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    1. NancyAugust 11, 2015 at 11:14 AM

      Thank you.....I enjoyed stitching it. As for the joints...it is what it is and I am stuck with it. I never give up hope for remission.

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  23. zenuwpeesAugust 13, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful congreatulation Marie-Claire

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